Child Development & The Importance of Play

Understanding how children grow, and why play is the engine of it.

What it covers

• Key developmental stages from infancy through early childhood, and what to realistically expect at each
• The different types of play (sensory, physical, imaginative, social) and the role each plays in growth
• How to read a child's developmental cues and adapt activities accordingly
• Building a simple, flexible daily rhythm that makes space for unstructured play

Outcome

Confidence to plan age-appropriate activities without over-scheduling, and the language to explain the value of play to parents.

Behaviour & Big Emotions

Practical, calm strategies for tantrums, boundaries and everything in between.

What it covers

• Why big emotions happen developmentally, and how to respond rather than react
• Setting and holding boundaries consistently, without conflict or power struggles
• De-escalation techniques for tantrums and meltdowns, in and out of the home
• Positive language and behaviour-support routines that work across different family styles

Outcome

A calm, consistent toolkit for handling difficult moments, and the confidence to stay steady under pressure.

Creating Healthy Eating Habits

Turning mealtimes into something relaxed, not a battleground.

What it covers

• Building varied, balanced meals and snacks appropriate to age and stage
• Managing fussy eating and food refusal without pressure or bribery
• Practical food safety, allergen awareness and portion guidance
• Establishing mealtime routines that support independence and family habits

Outcome

A repeatable approach to menu planning and mealtime behaviour that reduces stress for everyone at the table.

Weaning Masterclass

A confident, step-by-step introduction to starting solids.

What it covers

• Signs of weaning readiness and how to choose an approach (purées, baby-led, or a blend)
• First foods, textures and progression, including allergen introduction
• Kit, prep and batch-cooking essentials to make weaning manageable
• Troubleshooting gagging, refusal and slow starters

Outcome

A clear, practical weaning plan the nanny can run independently and communicate confidently to parents.

Potty Training with Confidence

A calm, judgement-free method for a milestone that trips a lot of people up.

What it covers

• Readiness signs and choosing the right moment to start
• Step-by-step methods, including intensive and gradual approaches
• Handling setbacks, regressions and accidents without shame
• Night-training and out-and-about strategies

Outcome

A structured plan and the resilience to see it through setbacks, so training sticks the first time.

The Art of Travelling With a Family

Making trips, flights and holidays genuinely enjoyable, not just survivable.

What it covers

• Packing systems and kit for different ages and trip lengths
• Managing routine and sleep disruption across time zones
• Keeping children entertained and regulated on flights, trains and long car journeys
• Contingency planning for illness, meltdowns and changes of plan while away

Outcome

A calm, prepared approach to family travel that takes the guesswork out of trips of any length.

The Organised Nanny

Running a household routine that holds together.

What it covers

• Building daily and weekly schedules that balance care, naps, activities and family logistics
• Systems for meal planning, kit management and household admin
• Communicating routines and handovers clearly with parents
• Time-management techniques for multi-child or multi-family households

Outcome

A working organisational system the nanny can bring into any household from day one.

Nanny Etiquette & Household Standards

The professional judgement that separates good nannies from great ones.

What it covers

• Professional boundaries, discretion and household confidentiality
• Working within a family's values, routines and house rules
• Communication standards with parents, extended family and other staff
• Handling difficult conversations and conflicting expectations with tact

Outcome

The confidence and polish to operate at a high professional standard in any household.

Caring for Newborns

Grounded, hands-on confidence for the earliest, most delicate weeks.

What it covers

• Newborn feeding (bottle and breast-support basics), winding and settling
• Safe sleep practices and establishing early routines
• Bathing, nappy care and handling a newborn confidently
• Recognising normal newborn behaviour versus signs that need medical attention

Outcome

Steady, safe, confident newborn care from the first day in post.

Career Ready | CVs | Interviews | Contracts

Getting the professional side of nannying right, from application to contract.

What it covers

• Writing a CV that reflects experience and training accurately and attractively
• Interview preparation, including the questions families ask and how to answer them
• Understanding contracts, pay, notice periods and working conditions
• Building a professional portfolio and references that stand out

Outcome

A complete, professional toolkit for securing and starting the right role with confidence.

Creating Healthy Sleep Habits: Birth to 1 Year

Laying safe, sustainable sleep foundations from the very start.

What it covers

• Understanding newborn and infant sleep cycles, and realistic expectations by month
• Safe sleep practices and setting up a sleep environment that supports good habits
• Building age-appropriate routines, wind-down cues and feed-sleep separation
• Gentle, evidence-informed approaches to naps, night waking and sleep regressions

Outcome

A tailored, safe sleep plan for the first year that the nanny can implement and adjust as the baby grows.

Creating Healthy Sleep Habits: 1 to 5 Years

Steady, confident strategies for toddler and preschool sleep.

What it covers

• Transitioning routines through toddlerhood: dropping naps, bedtime resistance and early waking
• Managing nightmares, night terrors and separation anxiety around sleep
• Introducing and holding consistent boundaries around bedtime
• Adapting sleep routines around travel, illness and life changes without losing progress

Outcome

A confident, consistent approach to toddler and preschool sleep that holds up under real family life.